Get Active is a community-powered initiative from the National Academy of Athletics that helps kids build confidence, health, and social-emotional skills through play. Partner with us and expose students and families to opportunities to engage in healthy sports activities throughout the year. Schools, businesses, and parents each have a role—pick your path below.

“Get Active” is a national movement to raise awareness that kids’ health is in crisis. Rates of childhood obesity are climbing, and more children than ever are struggling with anxiety, depression, and inactivity.

The National Academy of Athletics (NAofA) is committed to reversing these trends by delivering structured, inclusive, and fun youth sports programs right where families need them most—on school campuses and at local parks and recreation centers.

Our trained, background-checked coaches use a social-emotional learning (SEL) aligned curriculum designed to:

• Encourage kids to discover movement they love

• Build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills

• Develop lifelong healthy habits that support academic and social success

But creating lasting change requires community support. We’re asking parents, schools, businesses, and community leaders to join us. By simply spreading the word about upcoming NAofA programs, you can help more children gain access to safe, positive, and healthy activities that fight obesity, improve mental health, and get kids moving again.

Partner with the National Academy of Athletics to show your commitment to healthier kids and stronger communities. In return, we’ll provide exclusive discounts on our youth sports programs and bring free activities directly to your school.

Partner with the National Academy of Athletics to show your business cares about kids and community health. By simply sharing our flyers, you’ll connect with families through special coupons, featured placement on our website, and recognition in our parent newsletters—all while helping more children get active.

Parents are the heart of the Get Active movement. By supporting NAofA programs and spreading the word in your community, you’ll unlock special perks—like early access to camps and clinics, and discounts on NAofA gear—while giving your child (and countless others) the chance to play, grow, and thrive.

Help Us Combat Childhood Obesity with the “Get Active” Program

Childhood obesity in America is rising at an alarming rate—and kids are paying the price with their health, confidence, and future. That’s why the National Academy of Athletics launched the Get Active Program, a nationwide initiative to build a network of schools, parents, and community partners committed to getting kids moving.

Regular physical activity is proven to:

• Improve cardiorespiratory fitness and overall endurance

• Build strong bones and muscles

• Help children maintain a healthy weight

• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

• Lower the risk of developing serious long-term health conditions

By joining the Get Active movement, your school becomes part of a mission to advocate for healthy, active lifestyles and give every child the chance to thrive through the power of athletics. Together, we can fight childhood obesity, improve student wellness, and create a healthier, happier future for our communities.

At a Glance: Childhood Obesity in America

• One in five children and teens is affected. About 19.7% of U.S. children and adolescents—that’s roughly 14.7 million youth ages 2–19—are living with obesity.

• The impact is costly. Obesity-related health care is expensive for both families and the overall health care system.

Childhood obesity isn’t just a number—it’s a growing public health challenge that threatens both physical health and mental well-being for millions of kids across the nation.